Southern
The Old Talbott Tavern
Bardstown, Kentucky
Why stop here: The Old Talbott Tavern is a $$ southern pick in Bardstown. Order Fried chicken.
CuisineSouthern
Price$$
TownBardstown
Bardstown institution since 1779 serving hearty Southern fare beneath 1800s murals with the world's oldest bourbon bar.
What to order
Fried chicken
At The Old Talbott Tavern, Roamward highlights Fried chicken because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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